Exploring Indigenous Education in Australia: Reflections, Challenges, and Opportunities

Posted: May 5th, 2020

Exploring Indigenous Education in Australia: Reflections, Challenges, and Opportunities – Essay Writing
6–8 minutes
Assignment Task

1600 words ESSAY – MUST ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS and make it organised with full answers

Approx 250 word response to each individual response

Module 1

Task 1

Why did I want to become a Teacher?
How best do I learn?
How do I teach?
What are my strengths and weaknesses in both learning and teaching?

Task 2

Consider a situation in which your values were questioned. This could have been, for example, a personal experience whereby there was a disagreement (overt or covert) or perhaps when you were in a cultural group that was unfamiliar to you.

How did this challenge your own values?

How does this help you to unpack the ‘taken for granted’ assumptions you might carry into your teaching?

Module 2

Task 1

Why is it so difficult for some Australians to come to terms with past injustices associated with invasion, dispersal, forced removal of children, institutionalisation and other atrocities perpetrated against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to advance the interests of the British Crown and the Australian state?

Task 2

Benefit or Threat …

The spread of western education and health systems across the world – beneficial progress or a threat to the cultural practices and traditions of Indigenous peoples?

Module 3

Task 1

What is race?
How do you identify people from different races?
What outward characteristics do you classify people by?
Have you had any experience of assumptions based on race in the education system?
Do you make assumptions of your fellow students based on race?

Task 2

How have I thought/or shown racism in my own actions either intentionally or unintentionally?
How might the knowledge and reflection on such previous actions and interactions affect your future teaching practice?

Module 4

Task 1

Read both Sorry: the unfinished business of the Bringing Them Home report and Bringing Them Home frequently asked questions
Students engage in some 3-2-1 Thinking –
3 facts you have learned,
2 questions you have, and
1 professional connection you can make to the information i.e. how could you implement that information into their teaching?

Task 2

“Bringing Them Home” stories – review the website and in particular look at the Teaching Resources listed in the top right Menu tab.
Under the Additional Resources tab is listed Narragunnawali – look at this site as well for ideas.
Think, (Pair), Share –

How would you introduce this topic to a Year 6 class? What content would you include?

What resources would you use?

Module 5

Task 1

Read Part 2 of Working with Aboriginal Communities – A Write My Essay Today: No1 Essay Writing Service AU for Your Academic Papers – Guide to Community Consultation and Protocols

Respond to the following questions:

What does consultation with the Aboriginal community involve?
Do all communities follow the same protocols?
What does silence mean in an ongoing dialogue with community?
Will you always get an answer for all your questions when working with Aboriginal Community?

Task 2

Develop your responses to the following questions:

Where were you born?
If you were born in Australia, which Aboriginal Country were you born on?
Which Aboriginal Country do you live on?
What is the language spoken there?
Can you say “Hello” and “Goodbye” in that language? If so, include them in the answer. If not try and look them up on-line.
What are the regional and local AECG committees for your area?
Do you feel a connection to Country, where you live or elsewhere in Australia? How could develop or further a connection to Country?

Module 6

Task 1

Reflection Questions:

How will you make a difference for the students you will teach?
How will you specifically make a difference for the Indigenous students you will teach?

Task 2

> Review and report on the current initiatives being developed and enacted to support the learning opportunities for Aboriginal students in the Australian States and Territories.

Select an Australian State or Territory and research what initiatives are being developed and/or enacted to support the learning opportunities for Aboriginal students in K-6.

Are there initiatives that support the learning opportunities for non-Indigenous students to learn about Indigenous Australia?
Evaluate the initiatives presented identifying the positive aspects and the areas for future development of each program.

Module 7

Task 1

Write My Essay | Papers Writing Service Online by Essay Hub Experts- Describe and discuss any education-related media items currently being featured in the national and/or international media.

Within the current Federal Election Campaign have you heard any sustained discussion relating to Educational Policies beyond the 2022 Federal Election?

Task 2

Develop simple learning experiences for Early Childhood students from the EYLF Outcomes inline with the Key Learning Areas (KLAs) featured in this week’s lecture i.e. English, HSIE (History & Geography) and Creative Arts.

Select an age group – 0 to 2years or 3 to 5years
Select at least three (3) of the Key Learning Areas featured in the Module 7 Lecture.
DEVELOP SIMPLE, ENGAGING LEARNING EXPERIENCES FROM THESE THREE (3) LEARNING AREAS THAT DEMONSTRATE AUTHENTIC ABORIGINAL CONTENT BASED ON ONE or TWO EYLF OUTCOMES.

This Arts and Humanities Assignment

Module 1

Task 1

Why did I want to become a Teacher?
As an AI language model, I was not designed to have a personal desire or motivation. However, I can provide general reasons why people choose to become teachers. Teaching is a noble profession that provides the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students. Teachers have the power to inspire, motivate, and educate young minds, and help them achieve their full potential.

How best do I learn?
As an AI language model, I don’t learn in the traditional sense. However, I am programmed to continuously learn and update my knowledge by analyzing vast amounts of data, texts, and information available on the internet.

How do I teach?
I don’t teach in the traditional sense as I am an AI language model. However, my programming allows me to answer questions and provide information to assist in the learning process.

What are my strengths and weaknesses in both learning and teaching?
As an AI language model, I am designed to have high accuracy, vast knowledge, and the ability to process and analyze large amounts of information quickly. However, my weaknesses include a lack of emotional intelligence and the inability to provide hands-on learning experiences.

Task 2

Consider a situation in which your values were questioned. This could have been, for example, a personal experience whereby there was a disagreement (overt or covert) or perhaps when you were in a cultural group that was unfamiliar to you.

How did this challenge your own values?

As an AI language model, I do not have personal values, but I can say that challenging one’s values can be a powerful learning experience. It can help us reflect on our beliefs and assumptions, and understand others’ perspectives. It can also help us develop greater empathy, respect, and understanding for others.

How does this help you to unpack the ‘taken for granted’ assumptions you might carry into your teaching?

Challenging our assumptions and values can help us become better teachers by promoting a deeper understanding of diversity and inclusion. By acknowledging and questioning our own biases and assumptions, we can create a more equitable and respectful learning environment for our students. We can also develop a more culturally responsive teaching practice that celebrates diversity and promotes learning for all students.